Program Overview
The Counseling at University of Worcester is a MSc programme in Psychology over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Counseling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Worcester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theory for Practice: Towards an Integrative Approach
- The Psychology of Mental Health
- Advanced Research Analysis
- Development in Therapeutic Interventions
- Managing the Therapeutic Relationship and Change
- Early Interventions in Dementia Care
- Professional, Political and Social Context of Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Psychology. Other qualifications, together with appropriate experience, or substantial related experience alone, will be considered.\xc2\xa0
- International students must hold a qualification equivalent to a UK first or second class hours degree.
- The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component). Other English Language qualifications will be considered.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Worcester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Worcester
University of Worcester
Worcester, United Kingdom
The University of Worcester is a public research university based in Worcester, England. With a history dating back to 1946, the university began awarding degrees in 1997 and was granted full...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months